Investigator, Regulated Products Enforcement Unit

Title: Investigator Regulated Products Enforcement Unit

State Role Title:Investigator

Hiring Range: $65000 to $70000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location:Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This individual will investigate suspected violations of consumer protection statutes regulating certain products including liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products products containing kratom and products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The investigator will perform field investigations inspect retail locations and conduct consumer and witness interviews. As part of the investigative work this individual will collect and catalog photographic evidence documents and regulated products as may be appropriate. Where a pattern or practice of consumer protection violations is suspected or found the investigator will work with Regulated Products Enforcement Unit attorneys to develop and pursue a possible enforcement action. When warranted and as directed by Unit attorneys this individual will execute necessary actions for seizure forfeiture and destruction of regulated products subject to such actions. Secondary responsibilities include investigating suspected violations of other state and federal consumer protection laws and facilitating the resolution of consumer complaints as needed. This position reports to the Investigations Unit Manager in the Offices Consumer Protection Section. Routine interaction with state/federal officials businesses and the general consuming public is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have knowledge and experience in consumer protection laws conducting interviews and investigations and facilitating the resolution of consumer complaints.
  
• Candidates also should have well-developed oral and written communication skills; a proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-volume environment; and the skills to interact effectively with other state/federal agencies and the general public.
  
• Proficiency using personal computers is required including a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and databases.
  
• A drivers license issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is also required.
  

Additional Considerations

Preferred candidates will possess a B.A. or B.S. college degree in criminal justice public administration political science government or a related field; or the equivalent combination of experience training and education in law enforcement regulatory enforcement or investigations.

Special Instructions

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Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment Team

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.